Sean Fullerton, M.D., specializes in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), obstructive uropathy, complex urinary stones, bladder dysfunction in men and women, kidney obstruction, and prostatitis. He supervises the resident clinic run weekly at Westchester Medical Center (WMC), while training the residents in urodynamics, office cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, and ambulatory surgery. In this respect, Dr. Fullerton ensures that residents build their own ‘patient panels’ and practice a continuity of care that will prove invaluable.
Education
- Residency, General Surgery, Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
- Residency, Urology, Westchester County Medical Center
- M.D., State University of New York Medical University
Areas of Expertise
- Adult General Urology
- Endourology
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Honors and Awards
- Top Doctor Award, Metropolitan Annual Medical Board Award Ceremony, 2016
Research
Dr. Fullerton serves as the principal investigator of a research study involving “Use of Thulium Laser in Urology” to be conducted at WMC and NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan (MHC).
Publications
- Van Buren E, Zhang Y, Li X, et. al. "cellSTAAR: incorporating single-cell-sequencing-based functional data to boost power in rare variant association testing of noncoding regions." Nature methods, (), (2025) . doi: 10.1038/s41592-025-02919-5
- Kraft SA, Stueckle L, Bogart KR, et. al. "Ethical Considerations for Clinical Data Sharing in Craniofacial Research: Recommendations From a Multidisciplinary Working Group." The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, (), (2025) 10556656251398916. doi: 10.1177/10556656251398916
- Nelson SC, Gogarten SM, Dahlquist JM, et. al. "Human Genome Diversity Project data use and implications for the governance of legacy genomic data." Nature genetics, 57(12), (2025) 2937-2941. doi: 10.1038/s41588-025-02412-x
- Smith JL, Adebamowo CA, Adebamowo SN, et. al. "Recommendations for responsible use of population descriptors in polygenic risk score development." Nature genetics, 57(12), (2025) 2962-2971. doi: 10.1038/s41588-025-02395-9
- Xue D, Blue EE, Fullerton SM, et. al. "Training competencies and recommendations for the next generation of public health genetics: Reflections from current leaders in the field." American journal of human genetics, 112(12), (2025) 2860-2869. doi: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2025.10.016
- Esquetini-Vernon C, Meschia JF, Rajab M, et. al. "Outcomes of Carotid Artery Revascularization in Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis: A Stroke Center Analysis." Annals of vascular surgery, 123(), (2025) 724-734. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2025.11.004
- Thiyagarajan SK, Fullerton S, Verastegui A, et. al. "Whistal Procedure: A Single Institution Case Series and Literature Review." The American surgeon, (), (2025) 31348251385111. doi: 10.1177/00031348251385111
Professional Service
- Board of Advisers, Diversified Community Health Services, Inc.
Memberships and Affiliations
- American Urological Association
- New York Section, American Urological Association
- American Cancer Society
Teaching Responsibilities
As the director of Ambulatory Care Urology at WMC, Dr. Fullerton provides outstanding teaching, mentoring, and supervisory services to all rotating medical students, residents, and fellows. In this weekly urology clinic, trainees have the opportunity for longitudinal follow-ups of patients. Similarly, at MHC, Dr. Fullerton provides excellent teaching, mentoring, and supervisory services to medical students and residents.
